National Republican., 1887-08-16
wAsuINGroN GROVE CAMP.
How Saints and sinners Are Enjoying
Themselves,

Themselves.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Mp, Aug. 15.-The
old adage, "There's always calm after
Storm" has been reversed to-day, as we
have had a storm after sweet, quiet rest
Of the Sabbath. The day has been one OF
those stormy, sticky days, when good,
oli-fashioned, cheerful wood fire would be
pleasant and profitable. A number OF the
old-time campers have their clamps
trimmed and burningn though, and what
they lack in temporal they make up In
spiritual fire and zeal.
The good old amen and halleluiah are
heard ringing through the grand old oaks
time and time again, the sincerity OF which
would never be questioned after looking
upon the faces Of the brethren aud sisters.
There were three persons at the altar and
two conversions on Sunday evening.
a rumor Vas current throughout the day
that the railroad company had given orders
not to stop their cars at this station this
morning to take passengers to the city.
Hence there was considerable anxiety
among the government ''qulll drivers"
and business men about getting to
their daily avocations. The trains stopped,
however The gentlemen who are In
the habit OF squeezing and pushing
anybody and everybody In their efforts to
leaving the city and returning TO the same
might be little more gentle; they might
possibly enjoy the means OF grace more II
they did unto Others as they wish to be
done by.
The $50 q. m. PRAYER meeting was led by
Rev. John RigCles, Of Washington. Preach.
ing at 1880 by DR.. j. McKendree Rsilley,
from the Sd chapter of the I'd Epstle OF
Peter, 18th verse, "But grow In grace"
Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather
there was large congregation.
The children's meeting at 2 o'clock was
conducted by Rev. DIR. Laney, whom every
body loves and respects. The la li-s' meet.
ing at 2 p. IN. was In charge OF Mrs. Bur
roughs.
The Rev. Mr.. Mcnamara, one OF the
sweet singers Of Israel, preached THE
evening from the fourth chapter OF thc
Hebrews, first verse. "Let us therefore
fear, lest promise being left us OF enter
ing into his rest, any Of you should seem to
come short OF it."
At the young peoples meeting, led by the
Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman, there were numer-
Gus testimonials and requests for prayer.
Rev. &. Herbert Richardson assisted in the
services.
Tomorrow will be Temperance day."
when the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will take charge Of the services, and
a good programme has been arranged.
Miss Sarah Henning, OF McKendree, and
Mrs. Henning are domiciled In their new
cottsge on Fourth avenue. Miss Grace
De Saules Is the guest Of Mrs. Henning.
Miss Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert are the guests
OF Miss Henning.
Miss Jennie scrivener is the guest of Mrs.
Geo. Gartrell.
Col. w II. Crook and family and Miss
Della Webster have quietly folded their
teHt on the Circle, and departed for "Home,
Sweet Home"
A diversity Of opinion exists as to closing
on the Sabbath; but thus far closing has
proved q success, the first Sabbath being the
quietest day experienced In the history OF
the camp, and higher tone OF religious
feeling seemed to pervade the entire
| grounds. The young people seem to be
| intensely interested In all the meetings,
| lending their time and voices to further the
| good cause.
Rev. G. Hertert Richardson, who re.
| turned home ON Saturday to attend to his
pastoral duties at his church, has returned
| "eager for the fray.n
Mr.. X. 0. Polkinhorn is domiciled in the
bosom Of his family on First avenue.
Mr.. c. X. Clarke rode into camp from
Mr.. Griffith, Of Brookville, also rode over
on their wheels.
Miss Irene Kehr is visiting Mrs. Elwln
| Potbury.
| Miss Fannie Maxwell, OF Washington, is
stopping with the "old pioneer" of the
camp ground, Brother L. W. Wor.hington,
on the circle.
The Rev. B. Peyton Brown, of Baltimore,
and Rev Mr.. Rice. Of Washington, arrived
on the ground this evening also, Revs.
Chapman and Thompson.
Mr.. ii. B. Woodward, of Jacksonville,
Fla, is visiting G. T. Woodward, OF
Georgetown, ID. c., the president of the
association.
Mrs. Dorsey, of Simpsonville Is a guest
Other genial pamesake, who is located on
Filth avenue, where she is amply prepared
to attend to the wants OF the human nppe-
tite--male or female.
Mrs. Deeble, OF Georgetown, who has
been seriously III, is rapidly recovering.
Grove Hotel arrivals w. ID. Hines and
family, of Roanoke, Va; j. p. Gothart
and wife, from Boyd's Station; Mrs. Viers
Rockville, Md; Mr.. Bailey, Miss .Ridgely
Baltimore, Md; Miss Hammond, of Fred
erlck; Miss Milstead, Mrs. Joseph r. Quiu
ter and the two Misses Quinter, Of Wash
ington, d. c. NJ.